ESPN's New Streaming Service Passes One Million Subscribers Since launching in April this year, ESPN+ has become a big hit. In addition to on-demand content and past sporting events, ESPN+ will stream 10,000 live events in its first year. The service features games from the MLB, NHL and global soccer events. It also doesn't require subscribers to buy a cable or satellite subscription. ESPN+ costs users $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro, via statement